Lesson: Sperm Production Biology

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the structure of the transverse section of the testes and that of the seminiferous tubules and the process of sperm production.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

state that the testes are composed of seminiferous tubules and describe their structure,
recall that the interstitial cells in these tubules secrete testosterone and that the Sertoli cells secrete fluid,
recall that diploid primary germ cells within the tubules (2n) divide to form haploid sperm cells (n),
state the stages of spermatogenesis as multiplication, growth, maturation, and metamorphosis,
describe the events that occur in each stage of sperm production, including the role of FSH.

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Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

The formation of gametes (ova and sperm) is stimulated by the same pituitary hormone in males and females. What is the name of this hormone?

Q2:

What is the correct sequence of the processes that occur in sperm production?

Q3:

What cells are produced as a result of the first meiotic division inside the seminiferous tubules?